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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.90, 1,888.80 and 809.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.90, 1,888.80 and 809.39 is: 1,116.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.90 : 1,888.80 = 809.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.90/1,888.80 = 809.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.90x = 1,888.80 × 809.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.90x = 1,528,766.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,766.39/1,368.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.78

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